Archive for the 'accessories' Category

07Jun08

2 in 1 Luxury Mobiles - Dior Phone
(TREND HUNTER) Not to be outdone by Prada, Giorgio Armani or Dolce & Gabbana who recently had their own branded phones, Christian Dior unveiled a line of fashion mobile phones targeting the brand-obsessed consumers … [More]


07Jun08

Mega Buckle Shoes - Vivienne Westwood
(TREND HUNTER) It’s hard to tell if these are shoes or boots with cutouts. But it is one foolproof way to keep your shoes on your feet and legs. You could also get in plenty of buckling up practice. These shoes re… [More]


07Jun08

Human Face Bags - Headstrong Hand Bags by Yael Mer
(TREND HUNTER) These bags, embossed with images of human faces, are more than a little creepy, yet somehow they ooze appeal. The quirky totes were created by Yael Mer who makes the mask-like bags in different shapes… [More]


18May08

Retro Telephone Bags - Betsey Johnson’s Call Me, Betsey (GALLERY)
(TREND HUNTER) Designer Betsey Johnson put out this handbag collection called “Call Me, Betsey.”
Obviously the eccentric Betsey got her inspiration from retro rotary phones. You can see this motif all over the colorful, juvenile-oriented products. I favor the little blue plastic hand bag because it reminds [...]


18May08

Retro Ankle Boots for Men - Chelsea Boots Return (VIDEO)
(TREND HUNTER) Thank goodness for The Horrors: They are bringing back one of the most popular men’s shoes of the early 1960s, the Chelsea boot… but now, they are available for women as well!
The ankle high booties are tight with stretchy elastic siding.
“Chelsea boots were considered [...]


18May08

Dual Heel Shoes - Alexander McQueen’s Geisha-Style Footwear
(TREND HUNTER) These shoes were designed by Alexander McQueen, and look as though they were inspired by the recently popular, traditional Japanese Geisha look.
I have to say I have never seen anything more hideous than this double-planked aberration.
“I’m surprised he actually got a model to wear (and probab… [...]


29Feb08

Thigh High Zipper Boots - Rick Ownes Flares Out (GALLERY)
(TREND HUNTER) Rick Owens added a new twist to retro bell bottoms by giving a pair of boots, not pants, a modern twist.
The designer added black leather boots to pieces like skinny jeans to create the illusion of flared pants. They looked as though they could [...]


29Feb08

Ankle Cuffs - Martin Margiela Shoes (GALLERY)
(TREND HUNTER) We have to call it like we see it. Shorter women, may I suggest you avoid shoes like these with built in ankle accessories.
However, for those with long legs known to turn heads, why not give these Masion Martin Margiela creations a try. Perhaps breaking every shoe [...]


21Feb08

Website Good For the Sole - ShoeTube (VIDEO)
(TREND HUNTER) I can hear the men groaning already. ShoeTube is a niche video sharing site like YouTube dedicated to those beautiful designs that complete our soles. Sure it sounds a little silly, and you may be wondering what kind of content you’ll find on a channel dedicated [...]


21Feb08

Recycling Retro Pop Culture For Modern Jewelry - Earrings Made of Doll Eyes
(TREND HUNTER) There’s a country song that goes, “I got tears in my ears from lying on my back crying over you.” Now you can have eyes on your ears without the tears.
These funky earrings are made from the eyes of dolls from [...]